Eric Davenport

Experience

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  Shaw Industries

  Oct 2003 - now

  Analyze product assortment to identify potential areas for improvement and needed changes as it relates to the market and competitionAssist Director of Brand Strategy with finished goods and sundries forecastProvide clear communication and direction to production planning and sourcingManage the business responsibilities outlined in sourced products procedureWork with research and development for new product approvals and launches.Oversee and control “pending status” of products which includes the control and management of products to insure it has been through product approval, molding matches, and stage gate approval before moving to “active status”.Prepare and distribute an assortment of weekly / monthly / and annual reports analyzing sales territory trends, display and sample performance, and product sales. Work with Business Solutions to automate reports. Show less Brands exclusive to this department are Southwest Greens, Shaw Sports Turf, Watershed Geo and Shaw Grass. Custom product offerings are available in all brands. Project Coordinators annually manage in excess of $1 million in custom and running line orders from the product specifications to the installation ensuring complete satisfaction. Project Coordinators are expected to manage custom projects while handling calls from an inbound call center with orders that are either custom styles or running line products. Show less

  • Assistant Turf Category Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Southwest Greens Project Coordinator

    Sept 2017 - Oct 2022

  • Hardsurface Project Coordinator

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Central Planning Sr. Planner / Logistics Planning / Back-up Supervisor

    Jun 2009 - Feb 2016

  • Hard Surface Traffic Coordinator

    Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  • Hardsurfaces Expeditor

    Mar 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Forklift Operator

    Oct 2003 - Jul 2006